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Poseidon in action: Russia ‘starts’ underwater trial of strategic nuclear drone

A Russian strategic drone propelled by a miniaturized nuclear reactor is undergoing underwater trials, according to reports. The weapon, called Poseidon, is slated to become a new class of the country’s nuclear deterrence. Poseidon, which was previously dubbed Status-6, was officially announced in March along with other upcoming weapon systems, meant to counter the development […]

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U.S. Justice Department Connects Trump To A Federal Crime For 1st Time

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says that President Donald Trump directed illegal payments to buy the silence of two women whose claims of extramarital affairs threatened his presidential campaign, the first time prosecutors have connected Trump to a federal crime. In a court filing , prosecutors said former Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen arranged […]

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NPF adds Aussie Spirit in 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Pro Fastpitch is expanding its international footprint for the second time in eight months with the addition of the Aussie Spirit, marked to begin competition with the 2018 season.  NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf made the announcement on Dec. 28 in a cooperative effort with Softball Australia and its CEO, Chet Gray. “This […]

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‘Russian Hubble’ observatory project bogged in embezzlement probe – report

Crooks may have embezzled at least $425,000 of Russian budget money allocated for a $30-million project to create a UV-range space observatory. A police probe into the suspected crime was reportedly launched last month. The Russia-led multimillion dollar-led international corroboration called Spektr-UV is aimed at building and placing into orbit an instrument of similar design […]

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Ontario Teen Aiden Anderson Becomes Prime Minister For A Day

Aiden Anderson rounded out his statement to the media with a proverbial mic drop. The 15-year-old was speaking in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa Wednesday, the same place where politicians of all stripes and positions have spoken to the country through its journalists. Today, and just for today, Anderson was the […]

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2017 Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of The Year recipients announced

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Melyssa Lombardi (DI / Oklahoma), Sara Kubuske (DII / Indianapolis), James Inzana (DIII / Virginia Wesleyan), Bobbi Bridges (NAIA / Oklahoma City), Matt Sanders (NJCAA DI / Butler CC), Ron Bretz (NJCAA DII / Mercyhurst North East), DJ Johnson (NJCAA DIII / Rock Valley) Caitlin Luquet (Cal JC/Diablo Valley), Jim Costello (High […]

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Russia can’t exist without being independent, its sovereignty is axiomatic – Putin

The world’s largest country will forever stay independent or it will cease to exist, but this core idea is what makes Russia differ from others, Vladimir Putin said in his annual address. “Russia was and will be a sovereign and independent state. It is an axiom, it will either be such or it won’t exist […]

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Los Alamitos finishes season No. 1 in USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — California state champion Los Alamitos led the way at No. 1 in an unchanged first nine in the final USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 poll of the 2017 season. The five teams in spots 10-14 — La Cueva (N.M.), Bentonville (Ark.), Gahr (Calif.), Kaukauna (Wis.) and Oakleaf (Fla.) — all […]

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Jane Philpott Expected To Be Named Treasury Board President In Federal Cabinet Shuffle

OTTAWA — Political Ottawa is abuzz with speculation about how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will reshape his cabinet Monday after the unexpected resignation of longtime Liberal Scott Brison from his post as Treasury Board president. The cabinet shuffle is expected to be small, with as few adjustments as possible to fill the void of Brison’s […]

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Life after OPEC: Qatar to invest $20 billion into US energy in major expansion

After Qatar recently announced its intention to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), its state-run oil giant has pledged hefty investments in the US energy sector. Qatar Petroleum is seeking to invest some $20 billion in various projects in the US over the next five years, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi […]

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